Student Mechanical Design Engineer

Apollo Fire Detectors Ltd.; Havant; On-site; GBP 20,000 - GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fire safety solutions manufacturer in the United Kingdom is seeking a Student Mechanical Design Engineer for a 1-year placement. This role involves designing innovative life safety products and participating in simulations to optimize designs for manufacturing. Ideal candidates will have completed 2 years of relevant engineering studies and possess strong communication skills. Benefits include flexible work hours, professional development, and a competitive salary. Join a team dedicated to innovation and safety.

Benefits

Flexi-start and finish times

Optional 9-day fortnight

Training and professional development

Pension scheme with 10.5% employer contribution

Health cash plan

Life insurance - 3 times salary

24/7 support Healthline

Free electric car charging

Free onsite parking

Subsidised canteen

Qualifications

• Completed 2 years of study in relevant engineering subjects.
• Knowledge and enthusiasm for coding.
• Great communication skills and a flexible attitude.

Responsibilities

• Design innovative life safety products optimised for high volume manufacturing.
• Participate in DFMEAs and improve designs to remove risks.
• Use Solidworks for part and assembly modelling.

Skills

Knowledge of coding

Great communication skills

Good organization skills

Passion for innovation

Education

Completed 2 years of study in relevant engineering subjects

Tools

Solidworks

Job description

Help grow a safer, cleaner, healthier future for everyone, every day.**Student Mechanical Design Engineer - 1 Year Placement**Here at Apollo, we make smart devices that keep people safe from fire every second of every day. We are proud of our reputation for being a leading global manufacturer in the market for high quality fire detection solutions.We have an exciting opportunity to join us for a student placement as a Student Mechanical Design EngineerResponsibilities: • To design innovative life safety products that are optimised for high volume manufacturing, manual and automated assembly, quality, robustness, reliability and ease of installation. • Develop design knowledge of high-volume plastic injection moulded components and small metal fabrications. • Participate in DFMEAs and improve designs to remove any risks. • Be involved in simulations such as Finite Element Analysis (Static & Dynamic), Computational Fluid Dynamics, Raytracing, Tolerance analysis and mould flow analysis to optimise designs before manufacture. • Follow departmental processes to ensure all designs and decisions are accurately documented. • Resolve design issues for new and existing product designs. • Identify, evaluate & introduce new technologies or materials where appropriate. • Use Solidworks part & assembly modelling tools to create new designs and document with 2D Drafting. • Update product documentation through the Design Change Order process and using a Product Lifecycle Management system. • Checking your own work as well as other team member’s drawings and documentation for errors. • To multi-task in a demanding and evolving environment. • Organize and maintain existing engineering records • Construct prototypes and confirm designs with project team • Perform physical testing on engineering prototypes • Ensure components and assemblies adhere to applicable industry and business standards • Work closely with our Labs team to ensure that our Products are robustly tested against all Regulations and expected Environmental conditions.The successful student will have: • Completed 2 years of study and courses in relevant engineering subjects. • Knowledge and enthusiasm for coding • Great communication skills, flexible attitude and a passion for innovation. • Good organisation skills and be comfortable working with some degree of uncertainty.Benefits Package:We are pleased to offer a comprehensive benefits package alongside a competitive salary including:* Flexi- start and finish times (1pm finish on a Friday available)* Optional 9-day fortnight\** Training and professional development* Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 10.5% (subject to conditions)* Health cash plan – contribution towards health care costs* EAP Workplace options* Life insurance – 3 times salary and up to 6 times if you have dependents* 24/7 support Healthline* Free electric car charging* Free onsite parking* Subsidised canteenIf this sounds like a role that you would be interested in, then we would love to hear from you!#LI-DNI Let us know you're interested in a future opportunity by clicking Introduce Yourself in the top-right corner of the page or create an account to set up email alerts as new job postings become available that meet your interest!Apollo is an innovative manufacturing company that is looking for individuals with a passion for personal and professional development. As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to work on exciting projects, collaborate with talented individuals, and make a real impact on our business. If you are motivated by challenge and thrive in a fast-paced environment we want to hear from you. Join Team Apollo where everyone has the opportunity to make a difference.For more Information visit :We are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy.Please read the following carefully to understand our views and practices regarding your personal data and how we will treat it. :